Books
Are you looking to self-publish a book? We specialise in book publishing
for individuals, eductation departments and organisations looking to create and publish their own books.
We treat every book project with as much attention to detail as if it were our own! Having years of experience in book design, development and production, we have also published our own books and know the process that self-publishers go through.
We assist authors to successfully navigate the book publishing process.
Having a wealth of experience in printing, we know the best ways to bind your book with a quality, professional finish. We also arrange professional editing services, ISBN and barcodes if required. Contact us today to see how we can assist you in design, printing and publishing of your book, novel, annual report or special project.
For all book design and publishing quotes and enquiries
Email: admin@hardshellpublishing.com
Phone: 0413 485 261
We differ from traditional book publishers in that the client is the 'official' publisher of their own book and are responsible for promotions and sales. We do provide assistance with sales in the form of websites and graphic design materials, however we are not a distribution company and do not accept manuscripts, unless they are finished documents, ready to take flight in self-publishing directions. Our services are listed below.
• Self publishing services;
• Publishing management
• Book cover design and layout
• Typesetting
• Book printing and binding
• E-Books
• ISBN and barcodes
• CiP and legal deposits
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• Graphic design services;
• Book launch invitations and flyers
• Business cards
• Book synopsis and author bio PDF's
• Web design for books and authors
• Websites for sales online with PayPal
• Social media marketing
• Facebook shopfront sales
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Book Publishing Examples (click on the image for a bigger picture)
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Colour to Life: a children's colouring book
Brief: Create a book that encourages creativity in children, by merging idea generation with colouring pictures. Illustrate imaginative pictures, never seen before, that in turn inspire creativity in others.
Requirements: Book cover design, page layout, writing, illustration, book registration, online web sales, ads, press releases, flyers, order forms and brochures. www.hardshellpublishing.com/colour-to-life.html
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Annual Report: Surf Life Saving South Australia Inc
Brief: Assist Surf Life Saving SA to produce a high quality Annual Report to document the events, awards, achievements and statistics of the recent financial year.
Requirements: Cover design, page layout design, photo optimisation
and print management.
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A Tale From Vienna: a novella
Brief: Assist the author to self-publish their second book. From initial concept design to full print production of an A5 size novella.
Requirements: Book cover design, typesetting, page layout design, illustration, soft cover book printing, perfect binding and delivery of high quality, saleable books.
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Schaffas: hard cover book
Brief: Assist Screamdance to produce a new hard cover book that documents the Schaffas Two exhibition in 2010 and a selection of the Schaffas from the 2008 show in Adelaide, South Australia.
Requirements: Produce a high quality hard cover book with special effects: clear foiling and embosing on cloth cover, spot colours and tailored binding. Assist authors in the self-publishing process, including book printing, binding and registering of their new book title.
Click here to visit the Schaffas website...
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The Aussie Dumb A*se Cookbook: soft cover book
Brief: Design a full colour cookbook including: cover logo, colour coded chapter sections and photos for a perfect bound - soft cover book.
Requirements: Book cover design, design and typeset a full colour page layout, format over 200 colour photos for printing, design and print business cards to advertise the book and design and publish a new website with online book sales.
www.theaussiedumbarsecookbook.com
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Annual Report Design: saddle stitch publication
Brief: Produce a high quality A4 Annual Report to document the events and statistics of the recent financial year.
Requirements: Cover design using a spot varnish, page layout design, photo optimisation and print management.
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Alpha Two: the novel
Brief: Assist the author to self-publish their first book. From initial concept design to full print production of an A5 size novel.
Requirements: Book cover design, typesetting, page layout design, image retouching, quality printing, perfect binding and delivery of high quality, saleable books.
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Signposts: a parenting manual
Brief: New author requires guidence in all areas of self-publishing
from initial drafts to finished, quality, manual-style A5 size book.
Requirements: Book cover design, typesetting, page layout design, image retouching, quality printing, perfect binding, ISBN and barcode registration and delivery of high quality, saleable books.
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St Paul's College Publication Design
Brief: Design a high quality publication to provide information about
St Paul's College for prospective parents, students and staff.
Requirements: Cover design and page layout, photo optimisation and print management.
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Women's and Children's Hospital
Be Active Take Steps: primary school activities book
Brief: Design and illustrate an A4 physical activity and educational book, using pedometers in primary schools throughout Australia. Create an A5 student diary to record individual achievements.
Requirements: Book cover design and layout, illustration, typesetting and full print management.
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For all book design and book publishing enquiries
Email: admin@hardshellpublishing.com
Phone: 0413 485 261 |
